RSCJ Join National Lament for Asylum Seekers

Catholic Religious Australiaare disturbed by the punitive and harsh policies and conditions to which people seeking asylum in Australia are being subjected. In response they have launched a National Lament which will include:

Making Friday in Lent a day of prayer and penance for people seeking asylum

Continuing this practice after Lent through to the Ascension

Writing to one’s local Federal member and to the Minister, Scott Morrison, expressing our lament for people seeking asylum in Australia

Engaging in a Week of Prayer and Prophetic Presence from Ascension to Pentecost, 1 to 8 June 2014